robinpix

Though I have been a professional photographer and was involved in the graphics industry in the past my career has taken a different path.

Currently working on personal projects.

In fashion shoots, both male and female, I like to achieve a classic polished look, that slight unreality that used to keep models and fashion shots out of the daily realm of the ordinary. Something that the consumer could reach for- my work should remind the viewer of a magazine cover they once saw from the glamor era in fashion. This is an area I want to explore more in coming projects.

I have a great collection of props and costumes or you can bring your own. A shoot with me is sometimes like a big dress up party. We’ll get together ahead of time on your look for the shoot.

My nudes often involve photographing an idea or story. I work all the way form clothed to implied to partial to full nude depending on your comfort level. Often this is a progressive endeavor with more revealed through ongoing projects. Don’t think you need a gym bunny body-I find those repetitive and boring with no story to tell. To paraphrase “Dove”, I am search of real beauty (male or female). If you know whom Jack Pierson, David Armstrong, Henning Van Berg, Erwin Olaf or George Dureau is you know where my work is going.

The unusual does not frighten me.

Normal people, male or female, body modification tattooing, piercing etc all add to the story. Goth is good. Age is not a problem (over 18 tho’). A sense of fun is required.

In both the fashion portfolio shots and my personal projects I have no preconceived ides, everyone has an asset or a beauty and it is my job as the photographer to bring it out.

I like to meet ahead of time, go over story ideas and thoughts to get to know the person and get into the mind set of “What is it I want to bring out of this person?”

Having a list of projects and ideas on hand helps us decide what part your type can fill. Sometimes the process of waiting takes years but I feel when the person fits the role the results are worth it.

I always want to talk to anyone interested, currently needed (but not limited to) for special projects;  Redheads, Goth, Asians, Exhibitionists, couples, (any combination)-also always interested in people with location availability or with work or specialty attire available.

I work with the idea of gallery exposure, web use and publishing my work at some point. Releases are required and I can compensate you with prints or CD.  I still currently am working in film but can and will do digital if the project warrants. I currently am not for hire, only working on personal projects, but if you are going to be in the Milwaukee, Madison, or Chicago area and need a unique or unusual image to pull your portfolio out of the ordinary, e-mail me, I’ll make time if we are on the same page.

Robin M Richards